Many Will Lose Their Jobs! Companies Are Keeping An Eye on the “Smart Ones” Who Gave False Medical Notes During Carnival and Posted Pictures on Social Media Enjoying the Festivities!
Carnival: Through posts made by employees on social media, companies have noticed that workers presented false medical notes, as the behaviors published online do not match the medical leave taken. Hold on! 11.5 thousand job openings to meet demand in civil construction works on highways, railways, and gas pipelines.
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To Enjoy the Carnival Festivities Without Salary Cuts, Workers Have Been Taking Risks and Giving Their Employers False Medical Notes and Genuine Ones, But With Faked Symptoms. This Practice Is Expected to Lead to the Dismissal of at Least Two Thousand Employees in ES This Year.
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According to Data from the Brazilian Association of Human Resources (ABRH), the Number of Medical Notes Presented After This Holiday Increases by Up to 20%. While Some People Are Truly Unfit for Work and Use the Document to Justify Their Absence, Others Take Advantage of It to Get a Few Extra Days Off with Fake Medical Notes.
The President of the Medical Union of the State and Vice President of the National Federation of Doctors, Otto Fernando Baptista, Said That the Complaints Leading to Absences Are: Gastroenteritis, Kidney Colic, Urinary Infection, Headaches, Back Pain, and Conjunctivitis.
It’s Worth Noting That, According to Labor Lawyers, Carnival Is Not a Holiday. In Some Cases, Specific Rules Regarding Carnival Days Are Established in Collective Labor Agreements or Municipal Legislation. Some Cities Declare Optional Attendance (Valid for Public Servants).
Experts Indicate That, In This Case, Professionals Should Use Common Sense and Maturity and Plan Their Activities Without Disrespecting Company Policies.
The Main Reasons Are Presenting a Fake Medical Note, Simulating Symptoms to Obtain a Genuine Note, and Excessive Drinking, Which Includes Showing Up to Work Under the Influence of Alcohol During Carnival or Ash Wednesday.
The Use of Fake Medical Notes Is Quite Common in Operational Positions, Especially Among Male Employees.
Consequences
Workers Who Miss Work Without a Valid Justification May Be Dismissed for Just Cause. If Dismissed for Just Cause, Employees Lose a Series of Rights Such as Notice Period, Proportional Vacation, 1/3 of Vacation, Proportional 13th Salary, 40% Fine on the FGTS, and Unemployment Insurance.
Experts Indicate That, In This Situation, the Worker’s Disciplinary History Is Considered, Meaning Whether They Frequently Engage in This Behaviors.
In Addition to Dismissal, Employees Who Present Fake Medical Notes May Face Criminal Charges for Using False Documents. The Penalty for This Offense Is One Month to One Year of Detention.
The Doctor Who Issued the Fake Medical Note May Be Charged with Medical Certificate Forgery, Under Articles 302 and 304 of the Penal Code. The Penalty Is Also One Month to One Year of Detention.

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